Since you are asking, there must be some concern about that engine. Don't buy a boat you have "some" concern about. Once it blows, you knew better to begin with. But with that said, there are two types of engines...1) those that are blown, 2) those that are gunna blow.

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Have him run it by a dealer for a leak down test. Often there is a ton of variance between compression gauge sets. The leak down being more accurate. Its cheap insurance. Spend $100 now to save $4000-10,000 later.

Have him run it by a dealer for a leak down test. Often there is a ton of variance between compression gauge sets. The leak down being more accurate. Its cheap insurance. Spend $100 now to save $4000-10,000 later.

this. plus 700 hours is a lot, but i had one that i sold with 932 and its still running to this day and he has around 1135 on it now. maintenance and service records